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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LB59 VHMMOT history

LB59 VHM is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,536 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 VHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 VHM was last recorded at 94,536 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 3,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,107 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,429 miles
Average per year
5,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,536 miles
  • 2025 – 91,107 miles
  • 2024 – 87,947 miles
  • 2023 – 83,683 miles
  • 2022 – 80,154 miles
  • 2021 – 75,604 miles
  • 2020 – 71,790 miles
  • 2019 – 67,368 miles
  • 2018 – 60,833 miles
  • 2017 – 52,782 miles
  • 2016 – 43,669 miles
  • 2015 – 34,352 miles
  • 2014 – 25,500 miles
  • 2013 – 21,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,536 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40 zr17 87w (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBackbox outer skin corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stops perished and casings detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,536 miles (+3,429)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,536 miles
    Test number
    666260407751
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40 zr17 87w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBackbox outer skin corroded

  2. Pass91,107 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,107 miles
    Test number
    423966072315
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

  3. Fail91,107 miles (+3,160)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,107 miles
    Test number
    260765054667
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

  4. Pass87,947 miles (+4,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    87,947 miles
    Test number
    851347863760
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass83,683 miles (+3,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,683 miles
    Test number
    890249686541
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stops perished and casings detached (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass80,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,154 miles
    Test number
    215410473863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seaprate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stops perished and casings detached (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail80,154 miles (+4,550)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,154 miles
    Test number
    683352391275
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seaprate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stops perished and casings detached (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass75,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,604 miles
    Test number
    188139474247
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear bump stops perished and casings insecure (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail75,603 miles (+3,813)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,603 miles
    Test number
    682270288951
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear bump stops perished and casings insecure (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass71,790 miles (+4,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,790 miles
    Test number
    522527225767
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover detached and bump stop perished (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass67,368 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,368 miles
    Test number
    757478592899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape and bald in places on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail67,368 miles (+6,535)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,368 miles
    Test number
    429761948147
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape and bald in places on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass60,833 miles (+8,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,833 miles
    Test number
    963028510233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass52,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,782 miles
    Test number
    719994963883
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail52,782 miles (+9,113)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,782 miles
    Test number
    900038780308
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm pair (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass43,669 miles (+9,317)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,669 miles
    Test number
    364336105102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,352 miles (+8,852)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,352 miles
    Test number
    369761435053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,500 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,500 miles
    Test number
    567548234099
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass25,500 miles (+3,943)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    25,500 miles
    Test number
    617648634083
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass21,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,557 miles
    Test number
    187425413072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 VHM

Does LB59 VHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 VHM is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 VHM?
The MOT on LB59 VHM is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 VHM done?
LB59 VHM was recorded at 94,536 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 5,593 miles a year.
Has LB59 VHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 VHM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 VHM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB59 VHM find?
LB59 VHM passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 4 more.

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